RELAX. YOUR DASH IS IN CONTROL (ELECTRONIC DIGITAL DISPLAYS)

The Aston Martin Lagonda, soon to be available in the U.S., features a sophisticated LED (light emitting diode) digital display panel developed by Javelina Corporation (Richardson, Texas). The instrument cluster consists of a speedometer, tachometer, digital clock with AM/PM indicators, trip odometer, voltage, fuel and oil pressure gauges, temperature gauges for oil and water, and an ambient temperature gauge. When critical levels are reached, the gauges flash to warn the driver. The system also has an "ESO" switch which puts the dash on "essential systems only." When this is engaged, if there is no critical information to be reported, all instruments go black except the speedometer, clock, and fuel gauges. The entire system comes back on if there is a critical situation and stays on until the problem is corrected. A high intensity LED was used to eliminate daylight washout. Javelina is currently developing an LCD (liquid crystal display) for an Aston Martin experimental car. A new LCD display by Integrated Display Systems, Inc. (IDSI) is bright in color, and can be read in sunlight and darkness from a wider angle. General motors will use the system on a 1983 model. IDSI is researching a third generation LCD system which involves color switching in a given section of a display. Another type of digital display is vacuum fluorescence; it offers direct viewing and readability in sunlight. Ford Motor Company and Buick Motor Division have installed this type of display in some 1980 models.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • George, J M
• Publication Date: 1980-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 42-43
• Serial:
  • Automotive Industries
  • Volume: 160
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 1099-4130
  • Serial URL: http://www.ai-online.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Color; Digital displays; Instrument panels; Light emitting diodes; Liquid crystal displays
• Old TRIS Terms: Light emitting diode displays; Vacuum fluorescent displays
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391464
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-028 710
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM